Asked by Joseph Lagoa on May 25, 2024
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A nurse set limits while interacting with a patient demonstrating behaviors associated with borderline personality disorder. The patient tells the nurse, "You used to care about me. I thought you were wonderful. Now I can see I was wrong. You're evil." This outburst can be assessed as
A) denial.
B) splitting.
C) defensive.
D) reaction formation.
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, often resulting in significant distress or impulsivity.
Outburst
A sudden, intense expression of emotion, such as anger or frustration, which can be verbal or physical.
Splitting
A defense mechanism often associated with borderline personality disorder, characterized by viewing people or situations as all good or all bad.
- Understand and apply concepts related to personality disorders in clinical settings.
- Recognize and assess specific behaviors associated with borderline and antisocial personality disorders.
- Understand the impact of personality disorders on patient behavior and nurse-patient relationships.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand and apply concepts related to personality disorders in clinical settings.
- Recognize and assess specific behaviors associated with borderline and antisocial personality disorders.
- Understand the impact of personality disorders on patient behavior and nurse-patient relationships.
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